CNA Full-time
Post Acute Partners

CNA - Careers in Care: Info and Interview Day at Elderwood at Lockport

$17.85 - $21.33 / hour

Salary

up to $26.00 / hour

Overview

Start Your Next Chapter in Care.

 

Elderwood at Lockport is committed to creating a supportive, collaborative environment. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to join - or rejoin - Elderwood at Lockport, this is it.

 

In addition to bedside nursing and therapy roles, we’re also seeking leaders to help shape our future, including Nursing Supervisor and Unit Manager positions. Be part of our next chapter - meet us in person at our upcoming Info & Interview Day.

 

Unable to attend the event? We still encourage you to apply - we'll be happy to schedule interviews when you're available.

 

Elderwood at Lockport: Info & Interview Days for Clinical Professionals

Location: Elderwood at Lockport

104 Old Niagara Rd, Lockport, NY 14094

 

Date & Time:

Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

 

Elderwood at Lockport is a 126-bed skilled nursing facility in a park-like setting near the historic Erie Canal. We specialize in Rehabilitation Services and Memory Care, offering meaningful opportunities for clinical professionals who want to make a true impact.

 

At our Info & Interview Days, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Meet Elderwood leadership, including our Director of Nursing.
  • Interview onsite with hiring decision-makers
  • Learn about our specialized Subacute Rehab and Long Term Care units
  • Explore full-time and part-time opportunities across nursing and therapy disciplines
  • Receive immediate consideration for qualified candidates

 

Who We’re Looking For:

  • Nursing Leadership – Experienced RNs for Unit Manager, Nursing Supervisor, and RN Team Leader roles
  • Registered Nurses (RNs) – Especially those with acute care or long term care experience
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) & Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) – Team players passionate about skilled nursing
  • Therapists – PTs, SLPs, & OTs ready to improve patient outcomes in complex care settings

 

Why Join the Elderwood at Lockport Team?

  • Leadership You Can Believe In – Work under a respected, supportive Director of Nursing committed to staff success.
  • Rewarding Pay – Competitive base rates plus shift differentials to recognize your commitment.
  • Boost Your Earnings – Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits option adds +11% to your base pay.
  • Refer & Earn – Up to $2,000 for every successful hire you refer.
  • A True Team Environment – Strong interdisciplinary teams and a collaborative, supportive culture.
  • Grow Your Career – At Elderwood, those who show up for their team and deliver excellence get noticed. We offer advancement pathways and clinical training to help you thrive.

 

Pay Ranges (Based on title, experience, and applicable programs)

  • PT / OT / SLP: $33.00 – $44.86/hr
  • CNA: $17.85 – $21.33/hr
  • LPN: $28.56 – $34.13/hr
  • RN: $40.00 – $53.30/hr

 

Walk in with questions. Walk out with opportunity.

 Find out why now is the perfect time to join (or re-join) Elderwood at Lockport.

Responsibilities

RN - Registered Nurse:

  • RN Team Leaders assist in ensuring the general health and well-being of our residents by providing direct nursing care. Direct nursing care of residents encompasses planning, developing, organizing, implementing assessing, and evaluating the care of residents to ensure that the highest degree of quality care and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse:

  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are indispensable members of our interdisciplinary team and are charged with managing the daily clinical regimen of each resident and sub-acute patient. Our LPNs enjoy a unique opportunity to gain extensive clinical experience and provide advanced care in a home-like setting.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) provide personal and nursing care to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents in Elderwood skilled nursing facilities (SNF). They are under the direction of a licensed nurse. State specific certification is required.

PT - Physical Therapist:

  • Physical Therapy team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled physical therapy treatments ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

SLP - Speech-Language Therapist:

  • Speech-Language Therapy team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by making recommendations for a speech-language therapy treatment plan, if necessary, and carrying out treatments as planned; conducting an audiometric screening of residents upon request and making recommendations for further audiology service.

OT - Occupational Therapist:

  • Occupational Therapy team members assist with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing comprehensive and quality therapy services. This position is responsible for administering skilled occupational therapy treatments ensuring that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

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Qualifications

(CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant):

  • Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Employment Certificate/Permit required for 17 years of age.
  • Registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) is required. Active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment or misappropriation of property.
  • Training and work experience in a geriatric setting preferred.
  • Ability to supervise and work well with other personnel
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
  • Caring and respectful attitude towards residents
  • Physical stamina for constant activity required.
  • Ability to perform tasks to established standards of excellence required.
  • This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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